The California primary is coming up in just about 6 weeks. As a No Party Preference voter who doesn’t get to vote in the Presidential Primary, and as someone who really isn’t involved in national politics anyway, my attention for the March primaries is on the local races. Sidebar “no party preference” last week surpassed…… Continue reading Representation vs. Representatives
Category: Politics
Here’s Why I’m Yes on California Prop 5
Here’s why I’m a YES on Prop 5 on the California ballot: The current law, Prop 13 from 1978, was designed to help homeowners stay in their homes. The worry at that time was that property tax increases would force many older Californians to lose their homes to the county. Prop 5 fixes an unintended…… Continue reading Here’s Why I’m Yes on California Prop 5
Rebecca McRae for La Mesa Spring Valley School District
Friends who live in the La Mesa / Spring Valley School District: Please consider voting for Rebecca McRae for LMSV 2018. I know Mrs. McRae as a passionate first grade teacher at Jackson’s school. She’s running as a parent of two kids in the district, her lack of name recognition and political experience speak to…… Continue reading Rebecca McRae for La Mesa Spring Valley School District
Native Soil
Why am I showing you a picture of dirt? I’m showing you this dirt because I made it. It’s important to me. It’s no ordinary dirt. This dirt has a story to tell. As I’ve shared before, our family is on a journey transforming our yard, from something chemically controlled and non-native to something organic…… Continue reading Native Soil
Why does no one good want to be President of the United States?
So… how did we get here? The United States, self-billed as the greatest country in the world, is lead by Donald Trump, a man whose shown no interest in public service but instead largely used his time to-date for his own self-interest. I don’t blame Donald Trump for his presidency. I blame us. In fact,…… Continue reading Why does no one good want to be President of the United States?
The Economy of Fear is Alive and Well
In December 2007 I wrote: For every cultural phenomenon, there is an equal and fear-based Christian equivalent. Harry Potter is “bad” (according to some) so let’s make some money by publishing books telling people how bad Harry Potter is! Christian pundit James Dobson has made a lot of money with his catch phrases “an attack on…… Continue reading The Economy of Fear is Alive and Well
This Tragedy Has Changed Us
On June 15th, 1904 the PS General Slocum was chartered by St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of New York City for $350. 1,360 people showed up that Wednesday for the 17th annual Sunday School picnic. It was a calm and beautiful morning… anyone who has visited Manhattan in the summer can envision this morning. The…… Continue reading This Tragedy Has Changed Us
Lip Reading the Presidential Debates
With just 2 weeks to go until the elections I am really enjoying some of the comedy to come out of this election. Practically speaking, I can’t believe I’ve really watched all four debates. Some of them I’ve actually watched twice. The irony is that I watched the last 2 debates after already voting! Question: How…… Continue reading Lip Reading the Presidential Debates
Friends, we need to calm down the rhetoric
My morning devotions found me in Romans 13 this week. These are timely words from Paul, inspired by the Holy Spirit: Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against…… Continue reading Friends, we need to calm down the rhetoric
5 Things Church Communicators Can Learn from Michelle Obama’s DNC Speech
I don’t know if you watched Michelle Obama’s speech at the Democratic National Convention live or not. I wasn’t planning to watch it but kind of got sucked in during the speech by the mayor of San Antonio. If you haven’t seen it, allow me to encourage you to watch it above. What I saw…… Continue reading 5 Things Church Communicators Can Learn from Michelle Obama’s DNC Speech